come celebrate our 250th Marine Corps birthday bash with us

We'll be celebrating the 250th United States Marine Corps Birthday On Saturday, November 8th 2025 from 4:30pm - 11:30pm, at the Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel located at: 54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd. Bernalillo, NM 87004.

This event will honor the distinguished 250 year history and traditions of the United States Marine Corps.  Our special Guest of Honor for the evening will be Major Michael Cragholm, USMC Retired. 

Ticket prices:  individual tickets $75, a table of 8 is $550
Please choose from the following entree selections:  

• Strip Steak - served with red wine garlic sauce with red bell pepper and onion
• Chicken Roulade - chicken breast stuffed with spinach, mozzarella, & prosciutto with a lemon white wine demi-glace
• Parmesan Rissotto - served with wild mushrooms, roasted asparagus, butternut squash & peas

Social Hour begins at 16:30 (4:30 pm) and the Official Marine Corps Ball and Cake Cutting Ceremony begins at 17:30 (5:30 pm) sharp.  The ceremony will be followed by a three-course plated dinner, door prizes, free photos, dancing provided by DJ Reny Pacquio, and plenty of Marine Corps camaraderie.  

Check-in and ticket pick-up opens at 16:30 (4:30 pm).

Individual ticket sales will end at midnight, November 2, 2025 

Table ticket sales will end at midnight, October 15, 2025 

No refunds on ticket sales. 

• If you have any questions *  please email Our Birthday Ball Committee at:  marinecorpsleague1316@gmail.com